City Comparison

Centreville vs Severn: How they compare

Centreville offers spacious homes and residential neighborhoods at accessible price points. Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Centreville's median sold price is $579K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Centreville is pricier ($579K median vs $510K), a difference of about $69K. Centreville moves faster, with homes averaging 26 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.

Centreville

VA

Severn

MD

Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$579K

$510K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

26 days

36 days

Price Range

$245K–$3.1M

$200K–$750K

Notable Neighborhoods

Centre Ridge, Sully Station, Virginia Run, Little Rocky Run

Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills

Schools

Centreville has a 84% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Centreville include Centreville High School and Westfield High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Centreville schools | See Severn schools

Centreville

VA

Severn

MD

Avg Pass Rate

84%

77%

Public schools

Centreville High School, Westfield High School, Liberty Middle School

Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School

These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.

Commute

Severn is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Centreville (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).

Centreville

VA

Severn

MD

Drive to Downtown

~40 min

~40 min

Metro Stations

No Metro access

No Metro access

Metro Lines

N/A

N/A

Major Highways

I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29

I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3

Commuter Rail

None

None

VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centreville or Severn more affordable?

Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $579K in Centreville (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Centreville prices range from $245K–$3.1M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.

What are the public-school pass rates in Centreville and Severn?

Centreville public schools have a 84% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Centreville include Centreville High School and Westfield High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.

Which is easier to commute from, Centreville or Severn?

Severn has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Centreville has no direct Metro access. Severn has no direct Metro access.

How do Centreville and Severn compare?

Centreville offers spacious homes and residential neighborhoods at accessible price points. Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.

Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.

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